Express Entry: 3,463 PNP and CEC candidates invited in new draws
Canada invited a total of 463 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residence on August 18. These candidates had to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 751 to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination are awarded an extra 600 CRS points towards their CRS score. Canada also issued invitations to […]
Canada’s five most expensive and least expensive cities for renting a property
Based on data from the most recent Rent Report by Rentals.ca, the following will list the cheapest and most expensive cities for renters according to the average cost of a one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment in November 2023. Note: The full report lists the average rental costs for 35 cities across CanadaThe five most expensive cities to […]
Canada invites 888 PNP candidates in Express Entry draw
This new round of invitations was the 21st of the year to focus on provincially nominated candidates. Invited candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 740. This is also the third largest PNP draw of the year. During the largest draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent out 1,002 Invitation to Apply on June […]
In case you missed it: Last week’s immigration news
Last week, the Canadian government made two important announcements regarding travel and vaccinations and several Provincial Nominee Program draws were held. First, Canada’s federal government announced the introduction of a standardized Canada-wide proof of vaccination that will eventually be used as a document for international travel. Rather than creating a federal database for health information, […]
New data reveals Express Entry candidates most likely to receive an ITA this year
The results of this data came from an assessment of all Express Entry draws conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) between January and September 2023. During the nine-month period that was assessed, a total of 53,455 ITAs were issued to Canadian immigration candidates. Note: Express Entry is the name of Canada’s federal application management system for immigration […]
Entry requirement exemptions for international students and workers coming to Canada will end January 15
The Canadian government announced several important changes to the conditions of entry into the country on November 19. One of the major changes announced is for groups of travellers who are currently exempt from certain border requirements in order to enter Canada. Beginning January 15, 2022, the following groups will only be allowed entry if they have […]
A look back at immigration news from the past week
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an Express Entry draw last week. The draw was held on November 10 and invited 775 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residence. These candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 685. This was the second-lowest cut-off score since IRCC started holding PNP-focused draws back in March 2020. IRCC […]
Canada invites 775 PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw
The latest round of invitations was the 22nd of the year to focus on provincially nominated candidates. The PNP allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate candidates who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to local economies. Each province and territory has its own “streams” that are tailored to the needs of […]
Quebec updates immigration processing fees for 2022
New fees for processing immigration applications to Quebec for permanent and temporary stays are in effect as of January 1, 2022. Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, or MIFI, updates the fees for its entire immigration program each year. In a December 16 press release, the ministry said the adjusted fees are based on […]
Recent report says Canada will need to increase immigration levels moving forward
This stance was presented by RBC following the November 1 release of Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026, where the federal government indicated that it would be keeping immigration targets steady at 500,000 in both 2025 and 2026. Why Canada needs immigration Canada requires immigration as a means of addressing this country’s aging population, the low […]
